Houses for sale in Fife

Frequently asked questions about buying in Fife

What is the average house price in Fife?

The average home for sale in Fife is priced at £298,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £260,000. This is based on the 1,122 homes for sale on Houses right now.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Fife?

A typical 2-bedroom home in Fife costs £165,000 and a 3-bedroom home £255,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £90,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £87,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £355,000.

What price range should I expect in Fife?

Most homes in Fife are priced between £70,000 and £1.36 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £130,000, and one in five £400,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Fife?

There are 1,081 homes for sale in Fife on Houses right now, plus 321 already under offer. 590 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Fife?

Slightly up. Homes put up for sale in Fife over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £195,000, 2.6% higher than the year before (£190,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 6%, 2-bedroom homes are up 2% and 3-bedroom homes are up 2%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Fife?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 4 weeks. About 54% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 12 weeks. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 4 weeks for flats.

What do homes actually sell for in Fife?

In the year to July 2026, 3,436 homes sold in Fife at a typical price of £152,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £260,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What rental yield can I get in Fife?

Around 7.9% gross. That compares a typical rent of £1,000 a month with a typical sold price of £152,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Fife?

Detached houses are the most common, about 3 in 10 homes for sale in Fife. Flats and apartments come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £130,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £360,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Fife?

Of the areas around Fife, Dundee City Council is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £165,000, followed by Perth and Kinross (£249,000) and East Lothian Council (£325,000). Fife itself is £260,000.

Are homes in Fife freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale in Fife are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 80 new-build homes on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Fife?

Stations in Fife include Markinch, Ladybank, Glenrothes with Thornton and Springfield.